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@kna Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:42:05
Girls urged to enroll in TVET and blue economy courses to bridge gender gap
Girls in Mombasa County have been encouraged to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and pursue traditionally male-dominated courses, particularly those related to the blue economy, as part of efforts to empower the girl child and bridge the gender gap in technical careers. Speaking during a career symposium held at Tononoka...
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@kna 1 hours ago
MSEA, JOYWO conclude entrepreneurship training for women MSMEs in Uasin Gishu
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with the Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO) and other stakeholders including AMPATH, has concluded a five-day capacity-building and enterprise formalisation programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Uasin Gishu County. The countywide training programme, which concluded on Friday at Ziwa in Soy Sub-County, brought together more than...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kenya Music Festival evolves into platform for advocacy, talent monetisation
The 98th edition of the Kenya Music Festival has emerged as a platform for advocacy, public awareness and talent development. This years edition of the festival, being held at Kibabii University in Bungoma County, has seen participants use music and other performances to address issues ranging from teachers' welfare and financial literacy to data protection,...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kinale Girls shine as central region finishes fifth at KSSSA nationals
The central region finished fifth in the national rankings during the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nationals ball games held at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika, Kiambu County. The week-long tournament concluded with St Joseph's Kitale and Kakamega School emerging champions in girls' and boys' football, respectively, while Kinale Girls from Kiambu clinched the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
KISIP II infrastructure investments transform livelihoods in Wajir informal settlements
Infrastructure investments under the Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II) are transforming livelihoods and stimulating economic growth across informal settlements in Wajir Municipality, with residents reporting improved mobility, enhanced security, increased business opportunities and better access to essential public services. The government-funded programme, implemented by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development...
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@kna 1 hours ago
DCI cracks Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder plot, arrests key suspects
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced a major breakthrough in the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, revealing that detectives have uncovered what they described as a carefully planned assassination linked to a long-standing land dispute and involving rogue police officers, civilian accomplices and close relatives of the deceaseds family. Addressing journalists at...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Land Commission moves to address historical land injustices in Laikipia
The National Land Commission (NLC) has announced plans to address longstanding historical land injustices in Laikipia County through new regulations currently under development, with claims of community land encroachment by ranches among the key issues targeted. Speaking during a public participation forum in Nanyuki, NLC Commissioner Daniel Mugambi said the proposed regulations will provide a...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Nyundo FC edge Nabadda on penalties to reach semi-finals
Nyundo FC booked a place in the semi-finals of the Sisi Ni Dola Cup 2026 after overcoming Nabadda FC 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in a tense quarter-final encounter at Mombasa Sports Club. The coastal side secured victory after both teams failed to find a winning goal during regulation time, forcing...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Mutuse calls for peaceful, issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027
Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse has called on political leaders to embrace issue-based campaigns and avoid threats that could trigger violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Mutuse urged politicians to focus on persuading voters instead of intimidating opponents, warning that attempts to restrict certain parties from campaigning in specific areas go against...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Govt raises wheat prices to boost farmer incomes
The government has increased the producer price of locally grown wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogram bag for the 2026 season, up from Sh4,750 last year, in a move aimed at improving farmers earnings, encouraging local production and reducing dependence on imported grain. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the revised price in...
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@kna 14 hours ago
TVS motor launches smart electric scooter in Kenya
Global two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has officially entered the African electric mobility market with the launch of its premium electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Nairobi. The entry into Kenya marks a significant milestone in the company's international expansion strategy as urban commuters increasingly seek affordable, environmentally friendly transport solutions amid rising fuel costs...
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@kna 18 hours ago
PS Isaboke urges youth to acquire IDs, register as voters
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has called on chiefs and assistant chiefs to sensitise the youth on the importance of acquiring identification cards (IDs) to enable them to register as voters. Speaking after a consultative meeting with more than 60 local administrators from Sameta and Nyamache sub-counties in Nyamache Sub County, Kisii County,...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Stakeholders urged to partner with govt to unlock maritime opportunities
Blue economy stakeholders have been urged to strengthen collaboration with the government to unlock the full potential of the maritime sector, expand maritime education, and create meaningful opportunities for young people to drive socio-economic development. Speaking during the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) East Africa Branch networking conference in Mombasa, Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chief...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Rongo hosts second Agricultural Expo to boost farmer support services
Rongo Sub County has hosted its second annual agricultural exhibition, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors to showcase modern farming technologies, climate-smart innovations and value-chain solutions aimed at improving productivity and food security. Speaking during the event, Migori County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture Moses Mosenda said the growing participation of farmers and exhibitors...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Mt Kenya East women rally behind Deputy President Kindiki
Women leaders from Mt. Kenya East have thrown their support behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging the wider Mt. Kenya region to unite behind him as its political leader and potential successor to President William Ruto. Speaking in Embu on Thursday, the women drawn from Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties said they had resolved...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Stakeholders forge common plan to boost Lake Turkana fisheries
On the shores of Lake Turkana, where fishing has sustained communities for generations, a new promise is taking shape, one built not on nets or boats, but on cooperation. This week in Lodwar, a room full of officials from national and county government, wildlife and maritime agencies, and research institutions arrived at a rare consensus:...
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